Adjectives

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy. "the night skies were ___ and starless"

having a dignified, unhurried and grand manner; majestic in manner and appearance.

anger. "the plans provoked the ___ of conservationists"

smelling extremely unpleasant. "the ___ water of the marsh"

dull and uninspired. "some of the material is rather ___ and top-heavy with facts"

Complaining in a petulant or whining manner. ""she became ___ and demanding"

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered. "he was moody and ___"

Old-fashioned or outdated. "this ___ central heating system"

great happiness and exhilaration. "Richard's ___ at regaining his health was short-lived"

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety. "you exhibit remarkable modesty and ___"

used as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor. "the early 1970s witnessed a ___ price explosion"

showing deference; respectful. "people were always ___ to him"

assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. "his ___ demands"

expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way. "she gave a ___ grin"

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. "a ___ ladder"

extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate. "the ___ testing of consumer products"

capable of being steered, guided, or directed. "a ___ spotlight"

extremely or unusually small. "the ___ figure dressed in black"

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. "they were served by ___ waiters"

having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others. "bowing his head in ___ manner"

former. "his ___ rivals"

Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. "the ___ space industry"

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. "her voice was low but ___"

(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically). "record the ___ tones of your family and friends"

threatening harm; menacing. "Bill shot this ___ glance in her direction"

(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something. "the ___ gasp"

showing great care and perseverance. "she was ___ in pointing out every feature"

pretentious or juvenile. "___ double entendres"

present, appearing, or found everywhere. "his ___ influence was felt by all the family"

making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.

One who is friendly, helpful, or available only when it is advantageous or convenient.

containing or operated by air or gas under pressure.

showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. "it was an entirely ___ act"

deliberately impassive or expressionless. "answers his phone in the ___ tone"

Comparable in certain respects, in a way that makes clearer the nature of thingcompared."King and subjects is ___ to father and son.

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something. "The coatlooked ___ with the black dress she wore."

(especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful. "___ dancers"

showing deep unhappiness of thought. "he stared with ___ eyes"

Not capable of working successfully; unfeasible.

(especially of a cause of something) closest in relationship; immediate. "that storm was the ___ cause of damage to it"

great physical beauty, comely.

(typically of a woman) pleasant to look at; attractive.

to be excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.

arousing moral distaste and contempt. "the story paints the ___ picture of bribes and scams"

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

last but one in a series of things; second to the last. "the ___ chapter of the book"

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. "the delay may have a deeper cause than the ___ reason"

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. "his mealtimes were entirely ___"

(chiefly of animals) living in trees. "___ rodents"

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand. "he wondered if the doctor was being deliberately ___"

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, andexacting."California's air pollution guidelines are ___"

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance. "the ___ man, with a rigidly puritanicaloutlook"

(of cloth, clothing, or soft furnishings) becoming thin and tattered with age. "shabby rooms with ___ carpets"

pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely. "___ figures at bus stops"

(typically of a young person or that person's behavior) showing or characterized by attendency to commit crime, particularly minor crime.

deserving censure or condemnation. "his complacency and ___ laxity"

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slowandrelaxed."they rowed with ___ movements."

afflicted by nightmares or anxieties. "it once made parents and doctors ___"

(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty orneglect."the ___, overcrowded prison"

extremely or unusually small. "a ___ figure dressed in black"

(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. "the research was carried out with ___ attention."

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly. "an ___ defender of human rights"

fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect). "our ___ reporter"

(of a disease) very virulent or infectious OR malevolent.

(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

characterized by bitterness or resentment. "sixteen miserable months of ___ disputes"

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward aparticular thing. "a ___ for hard work"

occurring in or representing two distinct forms. "in this sexually ___ species only the males have wings"

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor. "a ___ smile"

hesitating or doubting. "Alex looked ___, but complied"

angry and annoyed; ill-humored; snappish. "Don't be ___ with me."

in a deliberate and unprovoked manner. "during the raids, the police ___ly destroyed property"

delicately small and pretty. "a ___ lace handkerchief"

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy. "a ___ pout"

having long deep tracks made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles. "a gruelling drive on ___ dirt roads"

in a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor. "he reflects ___ on his life and work

entirely; fully.

relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral. "___ fears and instincts"

in a manner indicating disbelief.

serving or intended as a decoration.

(of a person's expression or behavior) indicating mild or amused puzzlement. "she gave me a ___ look"

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. "an ___, unassuming fellow"

without doubt; clearly. "Jane, though born in California, feels ___ Canadian"

having or showing little or no emotion: apathetic behavior. not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive: an ___ audience.

reserved and cautious in speech, behavior, etc.

without previous thought or preparation; "couldn't give the figures ___"

warmly and pleasantly cheerful; cordial: a ___ disposition;

(of a man or boy) uncouth and aggressive.

not harmful or offensive. "it was an ___ question"

impossible to perceive. "his head moved in an almost ___ nod"

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. "he was ___ at being the object of suspicion"

subject to further confirmation; not definitely. "the project is ___ scheduled for next year"

sullen and ill-tempered.

having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity. "__ lava"

silly; stupid. "don't constantly badger people with ___ questions"

according to or ordered by canon law. "the ___ rites of the Roman Church"

(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy. "the ___ conviviality associated with taverns of that period

in an outwardly shy or modest way intended to be alluring. "she smiles ___ for the camera"

relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure. "long curtains in __ crimson velvet"

(of a person, manner, or gesture) feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire. "he gave her a ___ wink"

filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement. "giddily ___ crowds"

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise. "___ youths"

elegantly and stylishly fashionable.

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance. "a hard, ___, humorless fanatic"

affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important. "a ___ ass who pretends he knows everything"

revealing something hitherto unknown. "an invigorating and ___ performance"

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute. "she was ___ enough to guess the motive behind his gesture"

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. "he chooses his words with ___ care"

sad and depressed; dispirited. "he stood in the street looking ___"

done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden. "an ___ act of aggression"

puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone). "her ___ expression"

pertaining to or characterized by the flesh or the body, its passions and appetites; sensual: carnal pleasures. not spiritual; merely human.

marked by or involving public disorder. "a ___ crowd"

arrogantly superior and disdainful. "a look of ___ disdain"

disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury. "a ___ series of murders"

impossible to stop or prevent. "the seemingly ___ march of new technology"

to be puzzled, confused, or bewildered (someone).

of, relating to, or forming a canon.

deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. "her musical tastes are ___"

dangerously high or steep. "the ___ cliffs of the North Atlantic coast"

denoting a type of ancient masonry made with massive irregular blocks. "___ stone walls"

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. "the stove consumed a ___ amount of fuel"

the state of being fat; obesity. "her ___ is the butt of every joke"

always right or accurate. "an ___ sense of direction"

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected. "an ___ situation"

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing. "a ___ for hard work"

tending to present a subject or problem in a simplified form, especially one viewed as crude. "such a conclusion by itself would be ___."

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging. "tuneful but ___ musical comedies"

Something, such as merchandise or literature, that is inferior or poorly made.

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

showing deep unhappiness of thought. "he stared with ___ eyes"

noxious exhalations from putrescent organic matter; poisonous effluvia or germs polluting the atmosphere. Foreboding, deathlike atmosphere.

of the same kind; alike. "timbermen prefer to deal with ___ woods"

belonging or relating to a college or its students. "___ life"

friendly and cheerful. "waved to them in ___ greeting"

unaccustomed or unusual. "there was an ___ gaiety in her manner"

smelling extremely unpleasant. "the ___ water of the marsh"

(of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

to an unusually or disproportionately large degree; excessively. "the information was ___ vetted and censored"

(of a rock or other material) having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass. Permeable.

having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire. "she ignored his ___ gaze"